Barn Quilt, Dahlia Progress and Tolkien

I've been fascinated by Pennsylvania Dutch Hex signs on barns since a young girl reading a Nancy Drew book set in Pennsylvania - "The Witch Tree Symbol".  I've always wanted one on our barn here in Corbett.  Now there is a renewed interest in them but they are called "Barn Quilts" in our area.  I've researched designs for years, actually, but have narrowed it down to the one below, and another one below that.  Which one do you like best?

  
We will use one 4'x8' plywood piece and cut it in half.  I'll put two coats of white paint on it then draw on the design and paint it on.  Not sure when but I want to do it soonish.

The photo below has been trending on Facebook so I wanted to share it with you.  News Channel 12 photographer Michael Heinrich captured this amazing image of Vista House covered with snow and under fog last week while flying in AIR 12.  Someone said it looked like a set out of Game of Thrones!  :-)

I'm well into my 3rd section on my Dahlia blanket by Lucy at Attic24.  It's now large enough to warm my lap while I work on it and the colors definitely make me feel cozy!

The spike stitch design is so pleasing and makes it nice and pouffy.  

Lastly, I have a movie recommendation - we found this while clicking through channel offerings.  It's the story of the young life of JR Tolkien.  It was SUCH a GREAT movie!  If you love the Hobbit.. this one is for you.  

I've been doing some work for the Friends of Multnomah Falls, working on the website and the Spring Issue of the newsletter.  I've also started keeping the books for the membership committee and give reports at board meetings.  The meeting was last night and I gave many updates.  

Do you serve on any boards and do committee work?  Just curious.  

Have a super week!  ((hugs)), Teresa :-)